How to Select a Lawyer

When you’re searching for a lawyer, you’re searching for more than just a representative.

You need a champion for your cause.

No one wants to end up in a situation in which it’s necessary to hire an attorney. Yet when the time comes for you to seek assistance, you will want someone who’ll not just be your advocate, but your champion.

It’s important to choose a lawyer who’s highly qualified to handle your case, but qualifications alone aren’t enough. You should find someone who will give your case personal attention and pursue every detail. You deserve more than a spokesman or a case manager. You want an attorney who recognizes that your case affects a real person, real families and real needs.

Experience Matters. An attorney’s trial experience in the field can make or break your case. That’s why it’s important to find out how long any potential counsel has practiced law in your area and in the area of law you need, as well as in your specific area. Every state, every city, and county has its own rules and customary practices.

Find the right kind of lawyer. You are not expected to know the law, but the lawyer you choose must.

Angela Greene is a decorated attorney on both sides of personal injury law. She brings knowledge of the how the opposition works to every case she handles.

Hire a winner. Look for a winning track record. What’s the counselor’s win/loss ratio? Does the attorney actually have trial experience? This is a clear indicator of talent, strategy, skills and drive for success.

Choose someone in good standing. It’s important to be sure your attorney is up-to-date on his or her area of practice. You can also review a lawyer’s Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review RatingsTM AV rating. The ratings reflect an attorney’s performance, according to colleagues.

Angela Greene has earned the AV® PreeminentTM 5.0 out of 5 rating – the highest available.